Research Guides: Government Information Research Guide: Presidency

Resources on the Presidency

The White House
About the White House
Learn about the history of the building, the Presidents, First Ladies, and more.
Compilation of Presidential Documents
American President: An Online Reference Resource
"In-depth information reviewed by prominent scholars on each president and administration." Provided by the Miller Center for Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.
Inaugural Addresses of the Presidents
Provided by the Avalon Project. [Dr. Calvert especially recommends Jefferson's First Inaugural.]
Index of Presidential Signing Statements, 2001-2007
Provided by the American Constitution Society.
A collection of the speeches of the President of the United States to both houses of Congress, at the opening of every session, with their answers (1796)...
Held by the Library's Special Collections unit. Call number: Spec General Stacks E312.9 1796.
Executive Orders Index from the National Archives

Guide to Impeachment and Censure Materials Online
From Jurist: The Law Professors' Network. Extensive sources on the Clinton impeachment and on impeachment in general. [Dr. Calvert].
The Impeachment Trial of President Andrew Johnson
Provided by the Library of Congress.
The Watergate Files
From the Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum.
When Nixon Met Elvis
Provided by the National Archives.
Impeachment Trial of President Clinton
Provided by the University of Missouri-Kansas City Law School.
Clinton Impeachment Timeline
Provided by City University of New York, Brooklyn College.